Productive Maintenance Through Laboratory Analysis
The wear metals found in used oil are a good indicator as to what is happening inside an engine or a piece of industrial equipment. Based upon oil Analysis, an
unfavorable condition can be discovered so action can be taken before the condition results in component failure. We provide the bottles, mailers, labels, and
interpretation of the laboratory analysis.
Hydraulic System Inspection
Atlantic has performed extensive hydraulic system inspections for customers looking to reduce costs within their operations. At an agreed upon interval, we
inspect each hydraulic system for leakage, hose condition, fill screen integrity, oil level, filter condition ,and oil reservoir temperature. If the temperature
is too high, we will check the efficiency of the heat exchanger by measuring the temperature of the water and oil, into and out of it.
At the time of inspection, an oil sample will be drawn from each reservoir. The samples will be sent to a special laboratory where they will be
test for viscosity and water contamination. Each sample will then be pushed through an 8-micron filter disc to filter out contamination that was present in
the oil. These discs will be presented to you for inspection, along with recommendations for any corrective action that may be required.
Plant Surveys/Lubrication Recommendations
Providing the proper lubricant in the right place at right time interval is critical to controlling costs. We inspect every piece of equipment within your
facility and prepare a set of lubrication instructions. These instructions will include equipment name, the component lubricated, the proper lubricants, the
method of application, the services frequency. Special care will be taken to recommend as few different products as possible while still adhering to good
lubrication fundamentals. We can also supply metallic stickers that can be affixed to the lubrication points of each machine indicating the proper lubricant
to be used for that application.
Training Clinics
We conduct on-site training clinics to increase the efficiency of maintenance personnel. The training will be presented by our in-house lubrication
specialists who have over 60 years experience in the industry. Some subjects are
Failed Parts Analysis
It is impractical to replace a component without determining the reason for the failure. The replacement will fail for the same reason as the
original part. We will inspect failed parts and use the resources available through ExxonMobil, Castrol and Citgo to determine the reason for failure.
